Puja is a Hindu ritual of worship that involves offering prayers, flowers, food, and other symbolic items to deities or sacred objects. It is an expression of devotion, gratitude, and reverence. The ceremony can be performed at home, in temples, or at special occasions and festivals. During puja, devotees chant mantras, sing hymns, and recite prayers, seeking blessings, protection, and guidance from the divine. The offerings, such as fruits, sweets, incense, and flowers, are placed before the deity as a symbol of devotion and respect.  Puja serves to purify the mind and heart, fostering a sense of connection between the worshipper and the divine. It can be a personal, solitary practice or a community event with elaborate rituals and ceremonies. The act of puja varies in complexity, but its essence remains the same — expressing devotion and receiving divine grace.